TSL Institute - Jan 13, 2003 - Organization of a Course Web Site

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Monday
January 13, 2003

8:30 - 9:30
10:00 - 11:00
12:00 - 1:00
1:30 - 2:30

Technology Serving Learning Winter 2003 Institute

Organization of a Course Web Site

Dr. Mike Rodgers and Dr. Jack Stokes

Description: Design and layout of a course Web site. A well-managed site can ease problems in locating, linking and moving files. Emphasis on directory structure, file management, and site organization. Learn good practices in assembling, maintaining and delivering Web-based course materials.

Resources:		CSTL Manual for this session. A brief introduction to the Online Instructor Suite.
		OIS - Online Instructor Suite. An integrated collection of online course management tools: a gradebook, test facility, calendar, drop box, and discussion forum. Instructors control access to the tools through the Manager.
		Microsoft FrontPage. A Web-page authoring tool that is installed on computers available in faculty offices and campus computer labs.
	Link to all Institute manuals

Topics:	Server Account Maintenance: All CSTL users can log on to https://cstl.semo.edu/cstl/resources/usercp in order to change information on the server databases, including changing password, personal info, and courses info.
	What is the OIS? Page 3 in the Manual.
	Client/Server, the OIS Ecosystem: Page 4 in the Manual.
	Design and Layout of Course Websites: We will look at a simple, template-based course Website for the "course" at http://cstl.semo.edu/institute/January 13/, and a "homegrown" course Website at http://cstl-cst.semo.edu/rodgers/CH180f2fs03/.
	Linking to Web Pages: A quick look at absolute and relative addressing, followed by a survey of the special links to the OIS servers. Page 11 in the Manual.
	CWP Builder in OIS: The quickest way to establish a course Website. A demo of the software to be installed in the 12:00 - 1:00 session. The installation follows pp 7 - 10 in the Manual.